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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.18, 41,046.26 and 16,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.18, 41,046.26 and 16,315.32 is: 22,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.18 : 41,046.26 = 16,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.18/41,046.26 = 16,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.18x = 41,046.26 × 16,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.18x = 669,682,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,682,866.70/29,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.75

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